Effects of ginger extract on some hematological and serological parameters and growth performancein Barbus sharpeyi

In recent decades, using herbs and herbal extracts as growth promoters and immunostimulants in Aquaculture has been increased. In the current study, effects of Ginger (Zingiber officinale) extract on some hematological and serum parameters and growth performance of Barbus sharpeyi(Gunther, 1874( fingerlingswere studied. Four levels of ginger extract including 0 (Control group), 0.1, 0.5 and 1 per cent were added to basic diet. Fish were fed twice a day as 3 per cent of body weight for 8 weeks. At the end of the experimental period, biometry was performed and blood samples were collected from caudal vein. The results showed administration of ginger extract as a supplement in diet did not significantly affect growth indexes (WG and SGR) (p ≥ 0.05). On the other hand, different levels of ginger extract could significantly increase WBC count, hematocrit and some hematological parameters. Also, Serum lysozyme activity and serum total protein and albumin were significantly increased after using ginger extract (p ≤ 0.05). based on our results, ginger extract can be used as a growth promoter and immunostimulant for Barbus sharpeyi.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	Asadi, Tayebeh, Zanguee, Nasim, Mousavi, Seyed Mohammad, Yavari, Vahid
Format:	Journal Contribution biblioteca
Language:	Persian
Published:	2016
Subjects:	Hematological, Serological, Barbus sharpeyi, Ginger extract, Immunostimulant, Growth, Zingiber officinale, Parameters,
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/1834/13638
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